SECTION_M-EVALUATION_FACTORS_FOR_AWARD_0003.pdf

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M. 1 Evaluation Factors for Award Addenda – Evaluation Factors for Award

FAR 52.212-02: Evaluation -Commercial Items: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

In the order of importance are the listed evaluation factors:

Factor I – Management Approach Factor II – Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Factor III – Past Performance Factor IV - Location

In accordance with FAR 15.101-1, Best Value, Tradeoff Process. All non-price factors weight more than cost or price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.217-05 - Evaluation of Options:

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

Evaluation Factors for Award:

Award will be made on the basis of the best value trade off evaluation meeting the technically acceptable standards of all the non-price factors. The evaluation factors other than cost or price when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The Government intends to select the Best Value offer on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of quotes (e.g., the relevance of an offeror's information to resolve minor or clerical errors.)

Evaluation

The Government will be utilizing a best value trade off procedures as required under FAR 15.101-1. The Government will evaluate all offers to determine technical acceptability quote with the evaluated price.

Each Non-Price Factor will be rated with adjectives (see M.5 for rating scale).

Evaluation Factors:

Factor I – Management Approach Factor II – Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Factor III – Past Performance Factor IV - Location

Factor I – Management Approach - Submit a plan that specifically addresses your management approach for this effort. Prime Contractor (Offeror) shall submit a plan of management approach for this effort. The management approach shall be specific, complete and describe in enough detail to specifically communicate project management, scheduling, tracking and report submittal coordination as outline in the Scope of Work. Approach should include organizational diagram showing logical lines of authority from owner to support staff and delivery drivers, 100% Indian Owned Business, Locally Owned and Operated, Navajo Nation Preference (#1 Priority), Factor II – Specialized Experience and Technical Competence - Offeror shall be the Prime Contractor and licensed in the state of New Mexico to handle LPG. Contractor shall provide copies of Contractor’s Licenses and Delivery Drivers/Technician licenses for handling LPG in the state of New Mexico.

Provide qualification statement and years of experience handling/delivering LPG fuel to commercial entities.

Factor III - Past Performance: Provide information on three (3) relevant past projects of similar size and complexity. Provide contact information for the three client references. Include addresses, telephone numbers, and contact persons.

Factor IV - Location. Offerors Prime Contractor (Offeror) shall provide a physical address within the State of New Mexico or within the Navajo Nation. Indicate travel distance and time from the firm’s office to the project. Indicate any past work within 100-mile radius of Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta (Borrego Pass School).